Bogof

I failed my MOD1 yesterday. Figure of 8 and U turn foot down!! Furious with myself. I retake on Wednesday. I know I have to keep the revs up. Would also like advice for manual handling. I find it such a struggle. Any tips?

Practice. Then practice some more. It's the only way.

You need to hold the bike upright as you push down on the stand, otherwise it'll be crooked if you lift it while it's at rest on the sidestand, IYSWIM.

Or... push the stand down to take the weight off the sidestand while adjusting the position of the paddock stand so it'll lift straight.

Practice makes perfect

Hi there, im about to book my cbt and want to ask a question.

can I do my cbt on a twist and go moped then ride a geared bike later to learn at my own pace.

thanks

Yes, but it would be better to get trained on the type of bike you want to ride.

Was just wondering if i would need to update my Driving license to show i have passed the CBT or is the certificate alone enough?

Cheers

There's nothing to update, as such. Being in possession of a CBT certificate merely validates the provisional Gp A on your licence's paper counterpart.

Buy the cheapest you can find...

then at least you won't have wasted too much money when you realise that you don't, after all, need a compressor.

Hmmm

This work?

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It doesn't.

lol

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Is it obvious to tell though?

You just told us. And the world. Seems pretty obvious to me

as you are over 17 years old once you have passed your cbt you can ride up to a 125cc bike just make sure that your eu licence has got motorcycle provisional on it

I think you'll find that the provisional entitlement(s) ceases at the border.

You cannot drive to another country on just a provisional licence or certificate.

Source: http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/driving/validity/tourist_en.htm

Likely got the house cheap because of the speedway, then they get it closed down which puts their house price up.

Evil greedy calculated selfish idiots.

The house currently does not exist.

Which makes your character refeence even more poignant.

If you are sick n tired of Motorway when you get to Faversham, turn off and go through Graveney>Seasalter then pop back on at Whitstabubble.

Nige

Nooooo.... stay with it till Herne Bay or you miss out the twisty bit

Seen earlier in town...

I have dark grey epoxy, plastic welding cement, and a soldering iron.

Any ideas on how I should sort this out?

Thanks

Once you've glued it into position...

Cut a few short lengths of fencing wire, about 40mm will do. Then on the reverse, use the soldering iron to melt the wire into the plastic. This'll minimise the flexing of the repair and increase the likelihood that it'll last more than a week.

Would it not be fair to say that a lot of your training comes when you actually get out on the road.

I don't have an issue listening and learning, but I am a real hands on person.

Experience is not the same as training. Learning by your mistakes can be a painful way to learn so I would still advocate professional training.

So is it just about 'buying' the correct amount of training you need per-se?

 

Depends if you're only interested in passing the test, or in accessing training designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to stay alive a little longer on the roads.

Aberdeen or Glasgow, preferably Aberdeen, need to go DAS, riding my 500 off road just now to practice. CBT all done and fresh in my head, just sold wee 125, did 1000 miles in 6 weeks!

steven

ProScot in Kirkcaldy? It's not THAT far from Aberdeen

http://www.pro-scot.com/motorcycle-rider-training

I've got insurance.

Anything else needs too much faffing around to make it worth my while, although I do usually remove the key when it's parked.

One last thought...Can you use ptfe tape that plumbers use to stop the nuts backing off?

You can, but it won't work in that way. It's purpose is to seal against leaks, not to inhibit movement (ptfe is (or was) the 2nd most slippery substance known to man)

1. if you was accelerating that fast coming out a corner in real life you would be stupid.

"Slow in, fast out" is taught on just about every advanced riding course. It is also promoted in Roadcraft, the riding manual for Police motorcycle riders.

I guess we're all stupid.

Hi,

For the U-turn manoeuvre does it say anywhere within the DSA (DVSA now) standards or guidance or test criteria that the U-turn must be a ride? I've checked what documents I can find and nowhere does it "actually" say a U-turn ride. It specifies it for the slalom and figure eight and slow ride (obviously) but not the U-turn?

You're out of luck...

U turn

The candidate is required to demonstrate low speed balance, control and effective observation before and whilst riding a U turn within a defined restricted space.

The candidate should be asked to ride a U turn between the two marked lines, as if they were riding on a public road. The candidate should take effective rear observation. Touching but not crossing the lines should be regarded as a rider fault, crossing the lines would be assessed as a serious fault. A significant loss

of control would be assessed as a serious or dangerous fault depending on the circumstances. If not

already positioned correctly the four blue cones that form the controlled stopping box

should be re-positioned at this stage

Page 71 of this https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/252099/dsa-dt1-standard-operating-procedure.pdf

I'm finding at the moment now it's warmed up I'm cooking in them and can't wait to get them off sometimes.

You're riding too slowly, speed up and the temperature will drop

Next big one is

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Next not so big one is 5th May - Battle of Hastings ride-out

The problems start once you have it fitted. most notably 'Glare' - modern smart phones are quite reflective - putting it mildly. if the sun is behind you - the screen can be impossible to see. This is even worse in winter when the sun is low in the sky. There are probably answers to this - but it needs to be researched.

Ride at night.